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Something strange is happening with Earth's magnetic field tail
By Rahul Rao published
Scientists are diving into the mystery of the missing storm in Earth's magnetotail, which refers to our planet's magnetic field tail.
SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket ahead of 4th test flight (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX just fueled up its giant Starship rocket, checking another box ahead of the vehicle's fourth test flight.
We may have just witnessed some of the strongest auroras in 500 years
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The auroral displays that wowed observers around the world two weekends ago may have been among the strongest such light shows since record-keeping began.
Perseverance rover's Mars rock sample may contain best evidence of possible ancient life
By Leonard David published
These samples are uniquely important for return to Earth for further study.
'This was a life-changing experience:' 1st Black astronaut candidate exults after suborbital launch (video)
By Mike Wall published
Ninety-year-old Ed Dwight got to live out his long-delayed spaceflight dream with a suborbital launch this weekend. Here's what he had to say about it.
What did Noa see in the telescope in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?'
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the space clues that are open for discussion in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
How to watch bright red star Antares disappear behind the moon on May 23
By Joe Rao published
For the third time this year, the bright red star Antares will be occulted or hidden by the moon on Thursday, May 23.
Solar storm frenzy of May 2024 was strong enough to affect the deep sea
By Stefanie Waldek published
Ocean Networks Canada's (ONC) deep-sea observatories recorded disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field.
From tails to (umbilical) arms, the hidden details in Lego's new Artemis SLS rocket
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
What do two dinosaur tails, four beehives and 88 faucets have to do with a rocket designed to fly astronauts to the moon? They are hidden details in the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System.
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